A Parisian Romance — page 131: what you’re looking at

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122 A PARISIAN ROMANCE ings, she devoted herself to comforting him, and driving away his gloomy forebodings. After all, having her love, he was rich indeed, with a wealth that no mere gold could purchase, and it was with a heart, somewhat lightened of its load, that he set forth on the errand which was to impoverish him and add to the already overflowing coffers of the millionaire banker. He first went to the bank, but finding that the baron had not yet made his appearance, he deter- mined to go to his house. He hailed a passing cab, but suddenly remembering his changed circum- stances, he determined to forego that luxury,’and, making some excuse to the cabman, he proceeded on foot to the Fauborg Saint-Germain. Ambroise, the baron’s valet, who answered his ring, informed him that his master was very busy, and had given orders that he would receive no visitors; but De Targy ordered the man to say to the baron that his businses was of a very serious nature, and he was at last admitted to the great man’s presence. He found Chevrial in the midst of his toilet. : “T must apologize for disturbing you, baron,” he began, “but——” “My dear fellow, don’t mention it. I am en- chanted to see you,” interrupted the baron, shak. - ing his hand, meanwhile wondering to himself, “What can he want to see me for? Business of a very important nature! Why didn’t he speak Gomicbooks. com